Astrodynamics Engineer

Teamwork skills are necessary to solve problems in a collaborative environment
Ability to scope projects including requirements capture and initial design trades given open-ended problems
Develop 6 degree of freedom vehicle simulation using C++, Python and/or MATLAB/Simulink
ADCS hardware performance specification including reaction wheel and torque rod sizing, sensor noise, and performance characteristics
Perform trajectory design, optimization, and dispersion analysis for the reentry of a space capsule
Mission specific analysis for customer launch and in support of business development
B.S. degree in aerospace, mechanical, electrical engineering, physics, or related field
3+ proven years of experience, or PhD with 1+ years of relevant experience
Demonstrated knowledge in designing, modeling, testing, and flying orbital trajectories or aerospace guidance, navigation, and control systems
Strong software and model development skills, particularly in C++/Python/MATLAB/Simulink
Understanding of orbital mechanics, modeling and simulation, and software development
Experience anchoring/fitting first principles models to test data or high-fidelity external simulations
Proven system engineering and configuration management skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Perform trajectory design, optimization, and dispersion analysis for the reentry of a next generation space vehicle
Design spacecraft trajectories and produce orbital analyses for commercial reentry vehicles
Optimize trajectories based on fuel, time, and/or performance characteristics
Work closely with propulsion, software and flight operations teams to ensure vehicle and mission objectives are accomplished in the vehicle design
Design and implementation of autonomous satellite navigational solutions, collision avoidance, orbital rendezvous, and atmospheric re-entry algorithms
Running Monte Carlo analysis to characterize performance of new features
Lead the development of new vehicle capabilities
Support in-orbit operations as trajectory specialist, including coordination with other spacecraft operators and 3rd party entities

Understanding of multi-body dynamics, flexible body dynamics, gas dynamics, fluids, and thermodynamics
Experience developing and verifying physical models for the purpose of control design, component sizing, and system performance evaluation
Experience supporting flight test or flying spacecraft
Ability to continuously manage risk and provide solutions with lean software development techniques
Experience with project management for cradle-to-grave projects
Prior work in a technical leadership role for a launch vehicle or satellite development effort
Prior work in a startup or agile development environment
Capability to solve complex problems autonomy as an individual or as a member of an integrated team
Passion for advancing the commercial space industry